Decisions

Malcolm Gladwell once wrote “truly successful decision-making relies on a balance between deliberate and instinctive thinking”.  There comes a point in every person’s life where you have to decide what kind of person you want to be.  I faced one such moment this past weekend.

How much working out will fix what I’m about to do?  Should I get something Mexican, like I always do?  Not this time.  It turns out I’m a Sichuan hot dog, and chili cheese fry kind of guy.

This great new hot dog place opened up in Shanghai, and it didn’t take long for me to show up.  Ever since my beloved Hot Doug’s closed in Chicago, I’ve sought a replacement.  This was really good stuff, and the owner was incredibly friendly.  He kept offering suggestions and samples.  It’s not a stretch to say I’ll be back.

I never thought I’d get to come back to China.  So while it wasn’t the easiest decision it’s been an unbelievable experience.  I’m so freaking happy Rachel was able to come with me, and experience something that might be a once-in-a-lifetime kind of thing.  Her vlog has the best pictures from the week, but here are a few of my favorites.  And in case you’re wondering, the snake from our street food tour was actually pretty good.